East Petersburg Borough

What East Petersburg Borough does

East Petersburg Borough is a Second-Class Borough under Pennsylvania state law, operating as a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Located three miles northwest of Lancaster in Lancaster County, the borough serves approximately 4,500 residents through a lean staff of 11 employees plus contracted and shared-service partners. It was founded in 1946 and is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026.

The borough delivers essential municipal services including water utility (tiered by meter size with usage charges of $7.31 per 1,000 gallons, billed quarterly via AuthorityPay), trash collection ($292/year quarterly), single-stream recycling, zoning and permitting, MS4 stormwater management under NPDES Clean Water Act compliance, emergency coordination, and parks and recreation. Public safety is provided through shared-service partnerships with the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department and East Petersburg Fire Company #1, with EMS via Penn State Health Life Lion and emergency management via the borough's Emergency Management Director. Other municipal functions include street sweeping, MS4 stormwater compliance, right-to-know requests, and Local Service Tax administration ($52 per employee, employer-withheld).

Revenue is generated through property taxes (4.747 mills general fund, 0.780 mills fire), user fees for water and trash, Local Service Tax, and permits/licenses. Civic infrastructure includes a community center, a Memorial Day-to-Labor Day swimming pool, an extensive park system with bike paths connecting parks, and active programming through the East Petersburg Events Committee (Summer Fest, Makers Market) and Historical Society (Daniel Wolf House). Service is distributed through walk-in Borough office hours, online bill payment, ecode360 code lookup, LANC-Alert emergency notifications, and multiple social media channels.

Name

East Petersburg Borough

Legal name

East Petersburg Borough

Website

https://eastpetersburgborough.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Petersburg Borough is a Second-Class Pennsylvania municipality in Lancaster County serving approximately 4,500 residents with water, trash/recycling, zoning, emergency coordination, and parks/recreation services, operating with 11 staff and shared-service public safety partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Refuse Systems (4953), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIALAD

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

SECONDARYBPAIACAF

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYEUAIAAAF

Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Collection & Hauling

SECONDARYBPALAMAL

Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Wastewater & Septage Management Services

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water utility services
• Trash and recycling collection
• Zoning and permitting
• Stormwater management compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

East Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: General property tax revenue at 4.747 mills for general operations and 0.780 mills for fire services.
2. Local Service Tax (LST): $52 annually per employee, withheld by employers quarterly. Revenue from businesses located within the borough.
3. Water Utility Fees: Tiered water rates based on meter size: 3/4 meter at $81.83 for first 5,000 gallons, 1 inch at $327.08 for first 20,000 gallons, with $7.31 per 1,000 gallons over minimum. Billed quarterly.
4. Trash Collection Fees: $292 per year billed quarterly, covering weekly trash collection with limit of three 32-gallon bags per week.
5. Permits and Licenses: Fees collected for zoning permits, building permits, solicitation permits, and various construction/development permits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

East Petersburg Borough delivers essential municipal services to approximately 4,500 residents, including metered residential water supply with quarterly billing, weekly curbside trash collection and recycling, zoning and building permitting, MS4 stormwater management compliance, street sweeping, coordinated emergency services (police, fire, EMS), and community recreation through parks, bike paths, a seasonal swimming pool, and a rentable community center. Revenue is generated through property taxes, water and trash fees, permits, and the Local Service Tax.

Product overview

East Petersburg Borough is a municipal government entity, not a technology company. The organization provides public services to its approximately 4,500 residents, including trash and recycling collection, water utilities, zoning and permits, emergency services, street sweeping, stormwater management (MS4 program), and community facilities such as a community center and swimming pool. The borough does not offer technology products or services in the traditional sense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Water Utility Service Tiered metered water supply billed quarterly to residents and businesses within borough boundaries. 3/4" meter: $81.83 for first 5,000 gallons; 1" meter: $327.08 for first 20,000 gallons; usage over minimum billed at $7.31 per 1,000 gallons. Emergency response for water main breaks is handled by the Water Department.
• Trash and Recycling Collection Weekly curbside trash collection with a three 32-gallon-bag weekly limit, single-stream recycling, bi-weekly yard waste collection (April–October), and oversized-item pickup. Flat fee of $292/year billed quarterly; extra bags require $1.25 tags and oversized items $5.00 tags. Recycling bins available for $14 each.
• MS4 Stormwater Management Program NPDES-compliant Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System program covering six minimum control measures: public education, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site runoff control, post-construction stormwater management, and pollution prevention/good housekeeping. Residents can report illicit discharges via the website.
• Zoning, Building, and Solicitation Permits Zoning permits, building/construction permits, and solicitation permits issued to residents, property owners, and businesses within the borough for land use, construction, and door-to-door solicitation compliance.
• Local Service Tax Administration Administration of the $52/year Local Service Tax collected quarterly from employers on behalf of employees working within borough boundaries.
• Community Swimming Pool Seasonal outdoor community swimming pool open Memorial Day through Labor Day at 2575 Graystone Road, with swim team and inline hockey programming delivered through partnership with Hempfield Area Recreation Commission (HARC).
• Community Center Facility Rental Rentable Community Center at 6051 Pine Street with kitchen facilities, available for private events, gatherings, and meetings; also hosts Borough Council and Committee meetings.
• Coordinated Emergency Services Coordination of police (Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department, 911 / 717-664-1180), fire (East Petersburg Fire Company #1, 911 / 717-569-5035), and EMS (Penn State Health Life Lion) services, plus borough-level Emergency Management direction and LANC-Alert emergency notifications.
• Parks, Trails, and Recreation Facilities Extensive borough park system with bike paths connecting park areas, basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, playgrounds, ball fields, and an open pavilion available for community use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Memorial Day to Labor Day pool operation with community swimming services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northern Lancaster County Regional Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional police services partnership serving East Petersburg Borough and surrounding communities. Provides 911 emergency dispatch, non-emergency dispatch (717-664-1180), and administrative services (717-733-0965). Located at 860 Durlach Road, Stevens, PA.
• Hempfield Area Recreation Commission (HARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecreation partnership providing summer programs, community pool operations, swim team, and inline hockey league. Borough pool located at 2575 Graystone Road managed through this partnership.
• Hempfield School DistrictcoreOthersSchool district serving East Petersburg residents. Schools include East Petersburg Elementary (5700 Lemon Street), Centerville Middle School, and Hempfield High School.
• Lancaster CountycoreOthersCounty-level services including Emergency Management, Tax Assessment Office, Treasurer's Office, Solid Waste Management Authority, Conservation District, and voter registration. Multiple departments coordinate with borough operations.
• East Petersburg Fire Company #1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal volunteer fire company providing emergency fire suppression, rescue services, and public safety. Located at 6076 Pine Street, contact 717-569-5035.
• Lancaster Area Sewer Authority (LASA)minorOthersSewer services provider for the region, contact 717-299-4843.
• East Petersburg Events CommitteeminorOthersCommunity organization organizing annual events including Summer Fest, community yard sales, and other community gatherings. Website at eastpetersburgday.com.
• Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA)minorOthersCounty waste management authority managing recycling programs, household hazardous waste facility, and trash disposal through resource recovery facility.
• Penn State Health Life LioncoreOthersAmbulance service provider for emergency medical transport serving the borough area. Located at P.O. Box 1, Landisville, PA 17538, contact 717-435-8101.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Columbia Borough: Lancaster County borough providing comparable municipal services including water, trash/recycling, and zoning under the same Pennsylvania Second-Class Borough statute. Strong operational and regulatory peer.
• Millersville Borough: Small Lancaster County borough delivering water, trash/recycling, zoning, and community recreation services. Comparable scale, service portfolio, and partnership-driven operating model (regional police, county waste authority).
• Lititz Borough: Lancaster County borough of comparable size operating its own water utility, trash/recycling, zoning, and MS4 program. Direct functional peer because it delivers the same core municipal service portfolio under the same Pennsylvania Second-Class Borough framework as East Petersburg.
• Mount Joy Borough: Lancaster County borough providing water, sewer (via authority), trash, zoning, and emergency coordination services to a similar residential population. Closely comparable operating model, scale, and revenue mix to East Petersburg Borough.
• Manheim Borough: Neighboring Lancaster County borough with similar population profile, operating water, trash, and parks/recreation services. Highly comparable small-borough governance and revenue structure.

Others

• Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs: State-level membership association providing policy, training, and advocacy for Pennsylvania boroughs including Second-Class boroughs like East Petersburg. Relevant as the governing-body ecosystem and best-practice peer rather than a direct service competitor.
• Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA): County-level partner authority handling disposal, recycling, and household hazardous waste for East Petersburg and surrounding municipalities. Relevant ecosystem peer given its role as the disposal partner behind the Borough's trash and recycling program.

Regional players

• Hempfield Township: Larger first-class township surrounding East Petersburg that shares the Hempfield School District catchment. Relevant as a regional operating comparator and as the municipality into which East Petersburg is essentially enclaved — informs long-term boundary and service-sharing dynamics.
• West Lampeter Township: Adjacent Lancaster County township offering comparable municipal services (water authorities, trash, zoning, parks). Comparable governance and service-delivery profile though operating under township rather than borough statute.

Broad incumbents

• Lancaster City: Larger, urban-scale municipal government in the same county providing the same core service categories (water, trash, zoning, MS4, emergency coordination) but at significantly greater scale, scope, and budget — useful as a benchmark for service-tier and rate-structure comparison.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/EastPetersburgEvents
• Facebookfacebook.com/East-Petersburg-Historical-Society-1488845794767943
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-petersburg-borough

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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